Category Archives: Practical Life

Snake!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Just when you think it’s safe to do the wash… ..this shows up under the clean wet clothes. We had just come from an overnight camping trip near Rome, Ga. Such fun and beautiful weather. Getting home late Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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The Language of Love

Posted on August 31, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Our Biblestudy had an interesting discussion the other day on Love Languages” Gary Smalley made the term famous with his book by the same title. It basically discusses the form in which people like to give and receive love. What … Continue reading →

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Shaken

Posted on August 26, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“Suddenly there was a massive earthquake and the prison was shaken to it’s foundations. All the doors immediately flew open and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” Acts 16:26 We’ve had a lot of shaking going on at our … Continue reading →

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Pain

Posted on August 24, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Pain: physical suffering or distress and mental or emotional torment… affliction, agony, discomfort. Nothing can change my schedule faster! It has caused me to stop running and limp home. It has made me drop bush clippers and hurry for a bandage. … Continue reading →

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It's Not All About Me

Posted on August 16, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Have you ever heard the saying, “children tie the mother’s feet”? I remember staying home with all my little tikes and can attest to that being truth! Tell me now, when did it happen? In the time my youngest started to grow … Continue reading →

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Mountains and Valleys

Posted on August 10, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

David loves that I get fired up. He appreciates my enthusiasm and joy. But I can also be so disappointed and crushed when discouraging things happen… especially things with our kids. We have been struggling lately with growing pains in … Continue reading →

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Takedown

Posted on August 8, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Happy Day! June 6, 2011 was takedown day. David’s ileostomy was undone. Literally his small intestine was cut and fed through the wall of his abdomen 6 months ago. This was the lifesaving measure after his colon tear and repair, … Continue reading →

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Disaster Mitigation

Posted on July 1, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Back in October of 2010, when my best friend was diagnosed with colon cancer, slammed is not a strong enough word to describe how I felt. Driving down the road soon after, I found myself ranting at God, “How could … Continue reading →

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The Burn

Posted on May 12, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Birthday weekend with 2 parties 2 days apart! Rebekah (11) and friends, followed Timothy (13) and friends. Thankfully I mowed the knee-high grass for water balloon fights, easter egg hunts and ice cream sundae bar. April is always a big bash … Continue reading →

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Disruptions

Posted on April 12, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

In the summer of 2008 My sister’s and I noticed mom was a bit unbalanced. She had trouble at the beach on the sand especially on the shore as the tide moved. She began to walk in a bit of … Continue reading →

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